50%

I’m 50% done with my Christmas present knitting for this year, and I’m very (very, very) glad that I decided to only knit 2 pairs of socks and 1 (maybe 2) novelty items. I finished the first mother-in-law sock on Friday, and decided to spend the weekend working on Oblique as a reward. I’m about 50% done with the back after some setbacks. I originally cast-on for size small (39″ bust), but after I added up all the measurements it became clear that I would be swimming in it. I prefer slightly more fitted sweaters, so I ripped it all out and began again, this time in the extra-small size. I know that the sweater is not meant to be very fitted, and it still won’t be; it just wont be too big on me. I’m really enjoying working with Beaverslide, too. One weird thing, though, is that it feels much scratchier in the ball than when knit up. And boy is it squishy!